For a bit of a change of pace… over the past few years, one guy who’s been quietly putting out consistently great laid-back singer-with-guitar tunes has been Iron and Wine.

A couple of years back, he collaborated with Calexico on a superb folky, country album, In the Reins, which provided this beautiful soundtrack for me on a drive up to Yosemite:

Iron and Wine with Calexico - Prison On Route 41

Tomorrow, the new album comes out — The Shepherd’s Dog. Believe me, it’s just as good — and this time loaded with a bit more of a psychedelic-tinged country/folk sound. Check out this beauty:

Iron and Wine - Carousel

Brilliant! Resurrection Fern, Boy With A Coin are also well worth a listen; check them out up on the Myspace.

He’s playing the Ambassador theatre in Dublin on the 27th of October; unfortunately I won’t be able to make it. Shame; I’m sure it’ll be a fantastic gig. Book your tickets pronto…

(PS: also playing Dublin this winter are Fujiya and Miyagi on the 2nd December. I may try to get to that one at least ;)

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